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Historian, educators and lovers of history came by planes, trains and automobiles for the The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) 108th conference. Theme: “Black Resistance.” Thousands of  ASALH members, […]

By Lynn Jones-Turpin – The next generation of fashion designers and entrepreneurs showcased their tailoring skills in front of a live audience for the 3rd annual Wealthy Fashion show. Hundreds of fashionistas attended the show […]

By Lynn Jones – Filmed in only ten days in and around Duval and Clay counties, Bloody Frickin Mary is an urban horror film chock full of trash-talk, one-liners, laughter and blood splattering associated with […]

By Pat Bryant – On the steps of Bethel Baptist Church, Florida’s Progressive Clergy responded to the racist August 26, 2023 massacre of three Blacks by a 21 year old racist White man at a […]

The inaugural Comprehensive Rural Opportunity Program (C.R.O.P.) “Beauty of the Soil – Natural Cosmetics & Personal Care,” event for girls ages 13 – 17, gave new meaning for young ladies learning about natural beauty.  Created […]

The Ken Knight Awards, named after media pioneer Ken Knight, was held honoring Blacks in media.  Journalists of all kinds, including podcasters, anchors, reporters, on-air personalities, influencers, marketing and media professionals were among the honorees. […]

Just one day after the racially motivated killings on Kings Road, the 63rd Anniversary of the Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP 1960 sit-ins and Ax Handle Saturday was held with a full audience in attendance. The […]

Ms. William M. Raines of 1995 Charzetta Patrice Spencer recently married her beau Gregory Steven Blue, Sr. in front of family and friends for a surprise wedding at the River Club. The hundreds of guests […]